198 : Captured Zoro! Chopper's Emergency Operat... May 2026

Which in this arc is your favorite? (Sanji the "chef" or Chopper the "doctor"?)

Do you think is the smartest antagonist the crew has faced yet?

The episode ends with a tense moment as Lieutenant Drake enters the operating room. Dr. Kobato, now finding her voice, demands he leave, protecting her "staff" and asserting that only those dedicated to saving lives belong in the infirmary. 198 : Captured Zoro! Chopper's Emergency Operat...

What makes Episode 198 a fan favorite is how it balances comedy and character growth. Watching Nami act as a nurse—despite having zero medical knowledge—while Chopper secretly directs the surgery is classic One Piece humor.

One Piece Episode 198, "Captured Zoro! Chopper's Emergency Operations!", is a standout moment in the G-8 filler arc that perfectly captures the heart of the Straw Hat crew. While many fans tend to skip anime fillers, the G-8 arc—and this episode in particular—proves why some diversions are worth every second. The Plot: A Divided Crew Which in this arc is your favorite

: Chopper dons a hilarious disguise (fake mustache and all) to blend in as a doctor.

: When Nami urges him to escape, Chopper firmly states that saving lives is his number one priority. Zoro’s "Vacation" in Prison Watching Nami act as a nurse—despite having zero

Meanwhile, and Nami are hiding in plain sight within the base's infirmary. The situation takes a turn for the medical when a ship of injured Marines arrives, and the resident physician, Dr. Kobato , is revealed to have a debilitating fear of blood. Chopper’s Medical Prowess